Custom Footprints- Footprint Creator

The Footprint Creator allows you to capture the physical package definition of a part. Once captured, the Footprint Creator will generate a footprint based on the dimensions, terminal type, and many other physical attributes of your part. The Footprint Creator guides you through the process of capturing your package details. You should only input data that is provided in your Datasheet. (If a dimension is not found in the Datasheet, then there is no need to provide that dimension in the Footprint Creator. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CALCULATE DIMENSIONS YOURSELF. The engine will handle all calculations and appropriately apply JEDEC JESD30H and JEP30-P100 standards rules based on what you have provided.

Footprint Creator also allows you to view a 2D representation of your component as you specify its details. Use the 2D model to ensure you have not made any mistakes in the information you are providing. PartQuest 2D view is from the top of the part. Keep this in mind when numbering Terminals.

Getting Started

Footprints are created in the context of a part found during a search. You can choose a part from any search, favorite parts list, or project to create a footprint. Next to your chosen component, click the MORE drop-down button to the far right of the component.

Next, click Choose Footprint.

Then you will click on the Create Footprint link with the plus sign symbol.